33073
Pompano Beach, FL
COCONUT CREEK, CITY OF
Is Pompano Beach tap water safe to drink?
Source: Official EPA UCMR5 federal monitoring data | Last tested May 2024
Can you drink the tap water in Pompano Beach?
Pompano Beach tap water has 6 contaminants above EPA guidelines, including PFOS at 6,0× the limit (tested May 2024). See the full compound-by-compound breakdown and filter recommendations.
Recommended for Pompano Beach tap water
Pitcher filter
Epic Pure XP Water Filter Pitcher
NSF-certified dual-layer filtration reduces 70+ contaminants including PFAS, lead, chlorine, microplastics, and bacteria.
The health risk for Pompano Beach
PFAS ('forever chemicals') have been detected above EPA limits in this water system's most recent tests. These synthetic chemicals do not break down in the body and are linked to a range of health effects. A certified filter is strongly recommended.
- 6:2 FTS, PFBS, PFHpA, PFOA, PFOS, PFPeA above limit.
PFOS concentration (µg/L)
May 2024
0 µg/L
0.004 µg/L
0.05 µg/L
0.024 µg/L
Detected
µg/L
0.004 µg/L
EPA limit
guideline
500% above limit
Comparison
vs. guideline
EPA limit: 0.004 µg/L | Your water: 0.024 µg/L
Certified Filters for Pompano Beach Tap Water
PFOS (a PFAS 'forever chemical') was detected above EPA limits. These filters are independently certified to reduce common drinking-water contaminants.
Pitcher filter
Epic Pure XP Water Filter Pitcher
NSF-certified dual-layer filtration reduces 70+ contaminants including PFAS, lead, chlorine, microplastics, and bacteria.
Under-sink RO system
Waterdrop G3P600 Reverse Osmosis System
8-stage tankless RO system certified to NSF/ANSI 58, reduces 1,000+ contaminants including PFAS, lead, arsenic, fluoride, and nitrates.
Most elevated compounds
| Compound | Measurement | EPA Limit | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFOS Tested: May 2024 · Consecutive Connection |
0.024 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | 500% above limit |
| PFPeA Tested: May 2024 · Consecutive Connection |
0.011 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | 267% above limit |
| PFOA Tested: May 2024 · Consecutive Connection |
0.010 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | 145% above limit |
| PFBS Tested: May 2024 · Consecutive Connection |
0.007 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | 123% above limit |
| PFHpA Tested: May 2024 · Consecutive Connection |
0.004 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | 37% above limit |
View all tested compounds
Consecutive Connection · Tested: May 2024
| Compound | Measurement | EPA Limit | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFOS | 0.024 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | 500% above limit |
| PFPeA | 0.011 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | 267% above limit |
| PFOA | 0.010 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | 145% above limit |
| PFBS | 0.007 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | 123% above limit |
| PFHpA | 0.004 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | 37% above limit |
| 6:2 FTS | 0.006 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | 26% above limit |
| PFHxS | 0.005 µg/L | 0.01 µg/L | 49% of limit |
| PFHxA | 0.008 µg/L | 3 µg/L | 0.3% of limit |
| PFBA | 0.007 µg/L | 6 µg/L | 0.1% of limit |
| lithium | <9.000 µg/L | 10 µg/L | Below limit |
| HFPO-DA | <0.005 µg/L | 0.01 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFNA | <0.004 µg/L | 0.01 µg/L | Below limit |
| 11Cl-PF3OUdS | <0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | Below limit |
| 4:2 FTS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| 8:2 FTS | <0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | Below limit |
| 9Cl-PF3ONS | <0.002 µg/L | 0.002 µg/L | Below limit |
| ADONA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFDA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFDoA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFHpS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFTrDA | <0.007 µg/L | 0.007 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFUnA | <0.002 µg/L | 0.002 µg/L | Below limit |
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